Introduction
Stanley K. Jaskolski
STANLEY K. JASKOLSKI was born in Poland on May 8, 1897. He came to America in 1913. After serving in the military during World War I, he married, and a son, Alexander, was born on January 1, 1920. A butcher by trade, he had done well, and owned his own butcher’s shop at 1062 Kaighn Avenue by the time the 1930 Census was taken. Stanley Jaskolski later moved his shop and residence to 1555 Mount Ephraim Avenue, the corner of Mount Ephraim Avenue and Morton Street.
Stanley Jaskolski was at one time president of the Polish American Citizens Club, in the mid 1930s. He succeeded Stanley Ciechanowski in that post in January of 1938. In those days the club was located on Mount Ephraim Avenue. The club later erected its own building at South 10th and Lowell Streets.
Stanley Jaskolski passed away in March of 1961, survived by his son.
Bad Luck Story Fails as Court Fines Man
Camden Courier-Post —
A broken leg received in an automobile accident probably saved Gus Seletos, former restaurant proprietor of 1221 South Tenth street, from being sentenced to jail yesterday on a charge of passing worthless checks.
Seletis appeared before Judge Austin H. Swackhamer on charges of passing two worthless checks, one for $56 upon Stanley Jaskulski, 1062 Kaighn avenue, the other for $32 upon Lorch Bros., Philadelphia.
Seletos appeared in court, leaning heavily on a cane. He said he had suffered a fractured leg in an accident two months ago and also told Judge Swackhamer he had seven small children to support. He declared he was no longer in business.
Judge Swackhamer expressed sympathy, but fined Seletos $100, permitting him to pay it at the rate of $5 a week.
Polish American Citizens Club Annual Dinner
Camden Courier-Post —
Freeholder Stanley Ciechanowski, retiring president of the Camden Polish American Citizen’s Club, is shown above presenting the gavel to Stanley Jaskolski, the new president, at the annual dinner held last night in St. Joseph’s Parish Hall.
Mayor Says Harris Would Aid County
Camden Courier-Post —
Brunner Praises Adviser. Freeholder Coalition at Citizens Club.
Appointment of Dr. W. Carlton Harris as financial and budget adviser to the Board of Freeholders will be one of the best business moves ever made by the Camden County Board of Freeholders, Mayor George E. Brunner told more than 300 members of the Polish-American Citizens Club at the installation of that organization’s new officers last night.
Action of the freeholders in forming a coalition government in the Board of Freeholders was lauded by the Mayor as the beginning of a new era in county government and the ending of domination by political bosses.
“As Mayor and financial officer of the city I know what Dr. Harris has done to lead the city and its citizens out of political chaos,” Brunner said. “What this financial genius has done for the city he can do for the county.”
“The board of freeholders will pay him the sum of $1000 for his invaluable service and advice, but Dr. Harris will give the citizens and taxpayers a thousand times more in return.”
The mayor said the election of Stanley Ciechanowski, retiring president of the club, as freeholder from the Thirteenth ward, and Walter Budianik, as freeholder representing the Seventh ward, marked the first time that candidates of Polish descent have ever represented the two wards.
‘Release Shackles’
“By electing these two men to the … these two members of the board and others elected in opposition to party bosses will give you honest and decent government. These men represent the citizens and not political bosses.”
Brunner made it known that Freeholder Ciechanowski, following his appointment to fill the unexpired term of the late Freeholder John Morrison, of the Seventh ward, donated the salary he received to the family of the man he succeeded.
Commissioner Frank J. Hartmann reiterated that he, as well as Mayor Brunner and other members of the City Commission, are determined to wage another fight for a municipal electric light plant.
Rates Too High
“Our electric rates have always been and are still too high,” Hartmann said. “Don’t let anyone tell you that members of the City Commission are not interested in a municipal electric light plant in Camden. We are starting to fight all over again, and this time we will win.”
“Last Saturday I appeared before State Senator Burling and our three new Assembly members and I told them the people of Camden voted twice in favor of a light plant and that they are still for a light plant. ‘The people of Camden demand that our representatives in the Legislature vote for the bills that will provide the enabling legislation needed to secure Federal funds for the light plant.’”
Hartmann lauded the work of the municipal low-cost housing commission and the Camden Recreation Commission. He asked the club’s support toward securing better housing and more recreation centers and playgrounds.
The Commission and members of the recreation group are planning a large recreation center to be built in Whitman Park. The plans for a new center and improvements to the park area will be finished by May 1, he said.
Officers Praised
Rt. Rev. Monsignor Arthur L. Strenski lauded the new and retiring officers of the club for their contributions to the welfare of the Polish-American citizens of the city. “True citizenship and liberty means obedience to the law,” he said. “The Polish people have contributed much to the happiness and prosperity of a greater, a happier and a finer city of Camden.”
Freeholder Ciechanowski said the recent action, control of the board of freeholders was a step toward a greater city and county. This action, he said, eliminated political domination and control of the board.
“There are no Democrats or Republicans in the Board of Freeholders,” he declared. “The members of the coalition group have laid aside political ties to work for the best interests of all the citizens and not for the benefit of any political party, boss or group.”
The new officers installed were Stanley Jaskulski, president; John Gonski, vice president; Anthony Dolinski, treasurer; Stephen Bielicki, secretary; Joseph A. Dynakowski, financial secretary; A. Jurkiewicz, Stanley Mroz and W. Supernant, trustees, and Karol Plucinski, Stanley Kolflassi, sergeants-at-arms.
Stephen Bielicki was toastmaster and the committee chairman was Stanley Ignaczenski.
Each of the retiring officers was given a gift in appreciation of their services. Joseph Milewski, retiring treasurer, made the presentations.
Other speakers were Dr. Charles E. Wachti, Freeholder Budnaik and Edward L. Canning, teacher of the naturalization class of the club.